Even in the days of the existence of the USSR, fame came to such a wonderful actor as Vitaly Solomin. The biography of the star says that the role of Dr. Watson, which he played in the series about Sherlock Holmes, made him popular. Other vivid pictures with his participation were remembered by the audience: “Winter Cherry”, “Dauria”, “Silva”. This talented man passed away in 2002, but his memory continues to live.
Vitaly Solomin: biography of the star
The future "Dr. Watson" was born in December 1941, there was a joyful event in Chita. The boy’s parents were musicians who dreamed of seeing their son as a continuer of their work. For 5 years, Vitaly Solomin was forced to attend a music school. The biography of the actor claims that he experienced real happiness when classes were once canceled due to frost. Parents resigned to the fact that the child will not become a famous pianist, provided him with the opportunity to independently choose hobbies. It is curious that after this he never once sat down at the piano.
Even in the first years of his life, Vitaly Solomin loved reading. The biography of the famous actor contains information that Conan Doyle was also among his favorite authors, in the adaptation of the works of which he had to play his star role. Interestingly, the boy imagined his character Watson completely unlike himself. He was fond of Vitalik and sports, with pleasure visiting several circles at once. In school, he played volleyball, was engaged in boxing and athletics.
Choosing a Life Path
The reasons why Solomin chose the acting profession for himself remained unknown. In childhood, the boy was not interested in theater, did not attend drama circles. It is possible that the example of his beloved older brother Yuri, who also became a famous actor, influenced his decision. Another version says that the film “The Fate of a Man” influenced the choice of a young man’s life, having managed to make an indelible impression on him.
Admission to the Shchepkinsky school is the goal that Vitaly Solomin set himself. The biography of the actor claims that the parents tried to dissuade his son from this decision, but could not do it. After graduating from school, the guy went to the capital, where on the first attempt he became a student of the famous “Sliver”. In his first year, he fell in love with the atmosphere prevailing in the Maly Theater, then joined the number of actors playing in it. For the first time, the public became interested in a talented young man thanks to his participation in the productions of Living Corpse, Woe from Wit, and The Examiner.
Filming a movie
Solomin throughout his life considered himself a theater actor, but movie directors noticed him quickly. The popularity came to Vitaly before the painting “Adjutant of His Excellency” came out, which made his brother Yuri a star. Of course, in his first film, "Newton Street, Building 1," he got a small role, then appeared in the episode "Chairman."
However, shortly afterwards, he was allowed to play the central character in the movie Women, the actor’s hero was named Zhenya. Critics and spectators liked the picture, they started talking about a talented young man, but real fame was ahead.
Star role
Dr. Watson is the most famous role played by Vitaly Solomin. Films with his participation after the release of this picture began to be very popular, since the phlegmatic workmate of Holmes fell in love with thousands of viewers. Play Watson actor persuaded a friend Igor Maslennikov, who became the director of the famous series. Interestingly, Solomin’s colleague on the set Vasily Livanov, who embodied the image of Holmes, became his best friend.
Curiously, Vitaly himself did not consider shooting in this popular television project a serious achievement in his life. The actor believed that only in performances, the plot of which is taken from classical works, he was able to demonstrate his talent. Nevertheless, his Watson was recognized as the best in the history of cinema.
In one series of the famous series, the plot of which is taken from the story "Variegated Ribbon", the audience could see Solomin’s wife. Interestingly, before that, for several years, Maria had not acted in films, since her husband forbade her to do so. After the release of the very first episode of the Sherlock Holmes television project, Vitaly Solomin became famous. Biography, the personal life of the newly-minted star were in the center of attention of the press and fans. Igor Maslennikov liked cooperation with him so much that he then invited the actor to star in his Queen of Spades.
"Winter cherry"
Winter Cherry is another famous film starring Solomin. Vitaliy embodied the image of one of two men who are fighting for the love of the main character. Not only the audience was delighted with the picture, but also the critics who called it a witty psychological experiment. The character of Solomin in this tape is a bit like Watson, also differs in phlegmatism and prudence.
It is known that Vitaly Solomin, a biography whose personal life in those years was already actively interested in the press, did not hide his easy love for the actress who played the main character in Winter Cherry. He argued that to get used to the role of the actor, you need to give free rein to feelings.
What else to see
When journalists asked Solomin about which films with his participation became his favorite, he always mentioned the drama “Dauria”. The actor liked the filming process, as the work proceeded in the most beautiful places of Transbaikalia, cooperation with a team of professionals.
Despite his dislike of playing the piano, which appeared in childhood, Vitaly was very good at music, he liked to act in films where he required the ability to dance or sing. It is not surprising that he gladly agreed to roles in such musical dramas as The Bat, Silva. Parents-musicians got the opportunity to be proud of their gifted son. It is also worth watching the multi-part picture “Pan or Lost”, in which the actor embodied an image that was not typical for him.
Directorial debut
A versatile person was the brilliant Vitaly Solomin. The actor’s family rarely saw him at home, as he was constantly passionate about new projects. He managed to gain experience in directing while still working in the theater; in the world of cinema, the film “Hunting” became his debut. The film will surely appeal to viewers who like historical films.
The action of a fascinating film shot at the Lenfilm film studio takes place at the end of the 18th century. Director Solomin became especially proud of the costumes made using special technologies that were unusual for that time.
Actor’s wives
Of course, fans are not only interested in what films Vitaly Solomin managed to star in. Biography, personal life, children - the audience wants to know everything about their idol. Dr. Watson was married twice. The first marriage was concluded at a young age, with his wife Natalia Rudnaya, the actor spent only a few years. His first wife was also an actress, children in this marriage did not appear.
Maria is the woman with whom Vitaly Solomin spent most of his life. His wife and children, whose photos can be seen above, rarely saw the actor constantly acting and playing in the theater, but he loved his family very much. Maria - a fashion designer by profession, starred in several films, including “Silva”, “Urban Romance”.
Children, grandchildren
The daughters of Solomin Anastasia and Elizabeth were born in his marriage to Mary. Anastasia also chose a creative profession, joined the ensemble of Igor Moiseyev, Elizabeth chose to become a housewife. The actor in the last years of his life spent a lot of time with his beloved grandson Kirill, worked with him in the country, trying to instill in the boy a love of the earth.
Households of “Dr. Watson” recall him as a quick-tempered, stubborn man, and at the same time very kind, always ready to help those who need her. If you believe their words, knew how to rejoice at every moment of life, loved the holidays Vitaly Solomin. The wife and children, photos of which can be seen in the article, recall with pleasure the large-scale festive events that he organized in his theater. I liked to attend the parties organized by him and colleagues.
Death
Vitaly is an actor whose life passed on stage, it is not surprising that he practically died on it. In April 2002, Solomin, who played one of the main roles in the play, suffered a stroke right on the stage, after which he fought for life for a month. The efforts of the doctors turned out to be futile; the Soviet movie star did not die at the end of May 2002. Vitaly Solomin lived a bright, interesting life. Biography, personal life, photo of "Dr. Watson" - all this information is given in the article.